Fluoxetine and Necrosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Necrosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Fluoxetine (fluoxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Omeprazole, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Necrosis when taking Fluoxetine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 94,370 people who have side effects when taking Fluoxetine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fluoxetine?

Fluoxetine has active ingredients of fluoxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 98,824 Fluoxetine users. Check the latest studies of Fluoxetine.

What is Necrosis?

Necrosis (the death of body tissue) is found to be associated with 751 drugs and 969 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Necrosis.

On Aug, 09, 2026

94,370 people reported to have side effects when taking Fluoxetine.
Among them, 42 people (0.04%) have Necrosis.

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Fluoxetine when they have Necrosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Necrosis when taking Fluoxetine? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Necrosis when taking Fluoxetine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fluoxetine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Necrosis? *

Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 20 people, 47.62%
Pain: 19 people, 45.24%
Tooth Abscess (pus formation in tooth): 19 people, 45.24%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 18 people, 42.86%
Inflammation: 18 people, 42.86%
Unilateral Hydronephrosis (kidney stone that causes obstruction of the ureter): 18 people, 42.86%
Computerised Tomogram Abnormal: 18 people, 42.86%
Fistula (an abnormal connection or passageway between two): 17 people, 40.48%
Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder): 17 people, 40.48%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 17 people, 40.48%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 3 people, 7.14%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 7.14%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 4.76%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 2 people, 4.76%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 4.76%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 1 person, 2.38%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 2.38%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 1 person, 2.38%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 2.38%
Inflammation: 1 person, 2.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fluoxetine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Fluoxetine) and Fluoxetine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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